Unit Manager-Theatre at Clinix Health Group (Pty) Ltd

Job Summary:

To take responsibility for efficiently leading all activities within the Unit, providing leadership and direction to all staff, and promoting quality patient care and patient experience through operational excellence whilst maintain the highest standards of professionalism and respect. In addition, to ensure cost effective service delivery within legal parameters, policies, and procedures.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience:

• Cur / Diploma in General Nursing.
• Current registration with South African Nursing Council.
• BLS qualification and updated ACLS/PALS/ATLS.
• Further Business Management qualification advantageous
• 3+ years’ experience at a managerial/Supervisory level
• Previous experience in a private hospital environment advantageous.
• Computer Proficiency advantageous.

Minimum Job Requirements:

• Perform nursing duties in accordance with the South African Nursing Council (SANC), Department of Health (DOH) and National Core standards.
• Adhere to the principles and standards of patient advocacy according to the SANC Acts and Omissions, Company Code of Conduct, Patient Rights and Responsibility Charter, Code of Conduct, Patient Rights and Responsibility Charter, National Millennium Development goals and the responsibility of continuous professional development (CPD). Supervise, organize, lead and control quality of care work for self and team adhering to therapeutic standards and goals.
• Actively participate in internal and external auditing processes, for example DOH, National Core Standards, SHERQ, SANC and Risk Audits.
• Promote effective and quality patient care through the application of relevant policies and procedures and efficient management of day-to-day Unit activities.
• Monitor activities of nurses to ensure compliance with protocols, security, safety of patient environment, Group Nursing policies and procedures, SANC requirements on findings through regular unit rounds.